The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of its underlying index and in depositary receipts representing securities of the underlying index. The underlying index is designed to measure the performance of the large- and mid-capitalization segments of the German equity market. The fund is non-diversified.

European shares kicked off the week on a positive note on Monday, recouping the previous session's losses, as markets heaved a sigh of relief after U.S. President Donald Trump delayed his threat to impose a 50% tariff on the region.

European markets rally after Trump delays tariffs

Don Kaufman with @Theotrade is bullish on Chevron (CVX), noting the company's current risk/reward factors as favorable. However, his bearish side emerges with Apple (AAPL) and the iShares MSCI Germany ETF (EWG).

The Big 3: AAPL, CVX, EWG

Investors typically diversify global portfolios with broad international ETFs. But recent market volatility has caused investors to look more closely at various international opportunities.

Hidden Opportunities in International ETFs

U.S. ETFs have been beaten down massively this year while Europe ETFs have been hovering around a one-year high.

International ETFs Hover Around One-Year High: 5 ETF Winners

Normally in times of market stress, we see a flight to safety into treasuries. That hasn't been the case this year.

Stocks Rise, US Dollar Attempts to Stabilize Following Worst Start in History

The potential impact of tariffs on the US equity market (^GSPC, ^IXIC, ^DJI) could be more significant than expected. Alastair Pinder, HSBC head of emerging markets and global equity strategist, joins Morning Brief to discuss the importance of focusing on markets with fiscal stimulus potential, such as Germany and China, to offset these headwinds and safeguard portfolios.

Strategist makes the case for investing in Germany and China

European ETFs amassed hefty assets in Q1 2025. Here's why.

European ETFs Witness Record Inflows in Q1: Here Are the Winners

Topping the list and outperforming in that span have been emerging market countries like Brazil and India, which are both up well over 6.5%. International ETFs don't only have momentum on their side, but they also offer higher yields than the US at the current moment. Across all 22 ETFs, the average yield stands at 3.25%.

Country ETF Dividends

Investors welcome prospect of hundreds of billions of euros to be spent on infrastructure and defense

Confidence in German economy surges as parliament approves huge spending plan

Rebecca Patterson, fmr. Bridgewater, joins 'Fast Money' to talk investing in domestic and European markets.

Nervous about European decoupling from U.S. on a sustained basis, says Rebecca Patterson

The DAX has surged 63% since 2023, despite Germany's economic struggles, with a 90% rise from its October 2022 low. EWG ETF, primarily composed of DAX stocks, has seen impressive runs in sectors like industrials and IT, driven by Trump's influence. Trump Effect: Similar to 2017, Trump's election seems to have boosted market sentiment, but conditions are now more fragile.

EWG: The Trump Rally Will Continue For Few Weeks Until Steep Dropdown Follows

European stocks, particularly Germany's DAX, are outperforming the S&P 500, driven by ECB's rate cuts and a weaker euro. I downgrade iShares MSCI Germany ETF (EWG) to a hold due to its high valuation and technical resistance at $35-$37. EWG has strong price strength and significant sector exposure, but its P/E ratio and earnings growth rate suggest it's no longer a bargain.

EWG: German Stocks' Massive Rally Likely To Pause (Rating Downgrade)

EWG underperforms the S&P 500 due to a weak German economy and high exposure to cyclical sectors, resulting in higher volatility and downside risk. Germany's struggling economy, indicated by a composite PMI below 50, suggests continued economic challenges and poor growth prospects for EWG. EWG's portfolio composition, with low defensive sector exposure and high cyclical sector exposure, contributes to its higher volatility and risk.

EWG: Facing Growth Challenges And May Exhibit Higher Volatility

Shanghai CSI 300 has gone from a 52-week low to a 52-week high in only a couple of weeks. Other than China and Hong Kong, Australia is the only other international market starting the week at a 52-week high.

China Outperforms The Rest Of The World

The gradual cooling of the German labour market continues, providing further arguments for the European Central Bank doves to put an October rate cut back on the table. Recruitment plans in both industry and services have already fallen to the lowest level in a year.

Cooling Of German Labor Market Continues In September

Germany faces chronic underinvestment, weak productivity, aging demographics, geopolitical tensions, and poor performance in key export markets like China. Analysts predict minimal economic growth for Germany in 2024, with slight improvement expected in 2025-2026. Investors should remain cautious about German equities. The risk/reward outlook is skewed towards risk due to ongoing deindustrialization and other economic challenges Germany is facing these days.

EWG: Germany's Structural Headwinds Persist

US equities have outperformed the rest of the world for a long time now. While the US is up 58% on a total return basis during the current bull market, the rest of the world is up 13.5 percentage points less at +44.5%. Looking at the international dividend ETF over a longer time frame, over the last five years, it's up 20.6% in price and more than double that on a total return basis.

Highest And Lowest Country ETF Dividend Yields

iShares MSCI Germany ETF launched in 1996 and has $1B in assets, tracking 56 large and mid-sized German companies. The fund has performed well on a trailing 1- year basis, and its industrials' exposure is poised to benefit from a lower interest rate environment. I currently rate EWG as a buy based on the significance of the German economy and the potential for outperformance on the back of a European recovery.

EWG: Poised To Benefit From A Lower Interest Rate Environment

German industry disappointed in May, indicating that the entire economy could have fallen back into negative territory in the second quarter. Industrial production dropped by 2.5% month-on-month in May, from 0.1% MoM in April.

German Industrial Disappointment Continues

EWG offers an easy way to gain exposure to the German stock market. US investors using dollar-denominated ETFs like EWG are experiencing significant underperformance due to currency effects. The investment case for buying EWG is not compelling due to political uncertainty, slow economic growth and the lack of a currency hedge.

EWG: The Unhedged Underperformer

Equities here in the US have gotten off to a weak start this month, with the S&P 500 down modestly over the past couple of sessions. The US-traded ETF that tracks Mexican stocks is down 8.3% month-to-date and 12.3% year-to-date.

EM Election Madness

Germany is likely in a recession, making it not worth investing in equities there yet. The iShares MSCI Germany ETF provides diversified exposure to the German market but has a high expense ratio.

EWG: Not The Right Time, And Better Options

Business activity in the euro area came close to stabilising in March, as provisional PMI® survey data registered only a marginal decline in output of goods and services.

Eurozone Flash PMI Shows Economy Close To Stabilising In March, Price Pressures Ease

Germany has structural economic issues, and EWG's exposures have quite a lot of explicit German sales. Germany's woes affect ECB policy, which will likely remain restrictive having an outsized impact on cyclicals. The German economy is still in a vice, and Europe isn't doing much better. We just don't see a recipe for success in the EWG bucket.

EWG: Passing On Germany

The German DAX Has Hit An All-Time High In December And This Is Why

Stocks in the group of wealthy democracies known as the G7 are up in 2023, with exchange-traded funds tracking those regions climbing last week amid a broader recent rally in equities globally.

G7 ETFs rise in global stock-market rally as S&P 500 approaches all-time high

The German stock market has gone parabolic in an exceptionally strong move, after meandering over the summer months with sub-par economic releases. The surface reason for this division is that the vast majority of German earnings are not driven by the domestic economy but by their multinational operations.

There Could Be A Simple Explanation For The Dax Moonshot Move

Germany is facing numerous economic headwinds. Without adapting to a new global economic landscape and resolving structural issues, Germany may underperform chronically for years to come. While it's not the best time to invest in German equities, I'm not pessimistic about the German economy in the longer term.

EWG: Germany Is Caught In A Perfect Storm

The debate over whether Germany is emerging as the 'sick man of Europe' again has picked up steam once again over the summer. In our view, the answer is a resounding yes.

Germany's Economic Health Check Shows Further Signs Of Weakness

iShares MSCI Germany ETF offers concentrated access to the German market with a focus on large-cap to mid-cap companies. Risks associated with investing in German markets include inflation, potential recessions, ECB policies, and challenges faced by German companies. An alternative ETF option with lower costs may be a better choice for investors considering the German market.

EWG: Challenges Loom Amid Economic Headwinds And Lack Of Potential

With the German economy remaining stagnant in the second quarter of 2023, take a look into how Germany-heavy ETFs perform.

Germany's Bearish Outlook Puts ETFs Under Spotlight

In light of Fitch Ratings' downgrade of U.S. credit, investors might be interested in identifying companies and countries that still hold the desirable 'AAA' credit rating.

Looking to Bet On Perfect AAA Credit Ratings? Play These ETFs

It's time to review my investments in three German stocks: Munich Re, Fraport, and K+S. Munich Re performed exceptionally well, Fraport showed average performance, and K+S dropped by 30%. I discuss my expectations for these stocks for the rest of 2023 and beyond.

Munich Re Shines, Fraport Stagnates, K+S Drops: Reviewing My German Stocks After A Year

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The European Central Bank increased its key interest rate to tackle soaring inflation despite a cooling economy and recession fears. Will it continue its rate-hiking cycle past summer?

ECB Hikes Rates to Highest in 22 Years: ETFs to Play

Hello! This is markets reporter Isabel Wang bringing you this week's ETF Wrap. In this week's edition, we take a look at small-cap ETFs, which attracted significant inflows in the past week as small-cap stocks have rebounded after being left behind by the megacap technology shares which soared in 2023.

Why it is risky for ETF investors to blindly chase the small-cap rally

As Germany slips into a recession by contracting 0.3% in Q1, look into how ETFs are affected and how to navigate the uncertain economic conditions.

ETFs in Focus as Germany Slips Into Recession

EWG is a $1.73B AUM exchange-traded fund providing investors risk on exposure to the German economy. The fund is comprised predominantly of large-cap corporates focused on the export markets driving Germany's positive trade balance.

EWG: Concentrated Exposure To Europe's Largest Economy

Cash is king in Germany. With inflation running high, we look at the German consumer's ability to increase spending, save less and support domestic growth.

Can German Consumer Savings Raise Domestic Growth?

The German DAX broke its 200-day moving average in November of last year. It rose more than 3,000 points off its October low (up more than 26%) and is now technically in bull market territory.

Where Will The Next Vertical Line In Germany's DAX Point?

The MSCI Germany has outperformed most of the world over the past three months, rising over 40% amid an easing of the energy crisis. This rise has come at the expense of long-term returns as valuations have risen back in line with long-term averages.

EWG: Subpar Returns To Follow Strong Rally

Alongwith the global markets, European shares too have started 2023 with a bang.

Winning Europe ETFs to Start 2023

Investors are looking to global markets for growth as the U.S. dollar weakens. The post These Global Markets Are Outperforming U.S. Stocks In 2023 appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.

These Global Markets Are Outperforming U.S. Stocks In 2023

The German economy grew by 1.9% in 2022, per the German statistical office first estimate. This implies a stagnating, not contracting, economy in the fourth quarter.

German Economy Still Defies Recession

Still, worries about higher prices linger.

Markets Were Primed to Surge as Inflation Report Hit

EWG invests in German equities. I continue to hold that German stocks are likely undervalued, but funds like EWG are likely undervalued because of surrounding geopolitical risks and inflationary pressures.

EWG: German Equities Remain Undervalued But Geopolitical Risks And Inflationary Pressures Remain

It might finally be time to go overweight Europe. Germany is one of the three major bourses.

EWG: Attractive Valuation, High Yield, Technicals Improving

The minutes of the ECB's September meeting delivered a couple of interesting insights. Though quantitative tightening currently looks unlikely, it will come eventually.

Is Quantitative Tightening Really Coming To The Eurozone?

In face of an ongoing energy crisis with the winter heating months just around the corner, the German economy is heading toward a contraction, dragging down country-related exchange traded funds. Year-to-date, the iShares MSCI Germany ETF (NYSEArca: EWG) decreased 32.3%, the Global X DAX Germany ETF (DAX) declined 29.

Germany ETFs Are Under Pressure as Economy Faces a Recession

With EWG ETF trading around 22 a share Friday, investors can consider placing a short straddle. The post High German Volatility Could Be An Octoberfest For Options Sellers Of EWG ETF appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.

High German Volatility Could Be An Octoberfest For Options Sellers Of EWG ETF

There's further curtailment of gas supplies to Europe from Russia, and things are getting pretty acute with people taking cold showers to keep bills down. Inflation is causing substantial crimping of spending by households, and German business optimism has tanked, affecting an ETF like EWG meaningfully.

EWG Is In For A Long Winter

EWG has grossly underperformed its European and Global counterparts this year. Germany remains particularly vulnerable to the energy crisis, and steps taken to diversify gas supplies from other regions will take time to play out.

iShares MSCI Germany ETF: Low On Energy

European markets rallied on Tuesday to a more than five-week high, with Germany country-specific exchange traded funds leading the charge, as Russia restarted gas flows to Europe through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline, assuaging market fears of a potential energy crisis that would send the region into a recession.

Europe, Germany ETFs Rally on Easing Energy Fears

German stocks remain undervalued. While returns are probably not going to be super-high, returns of over 9% per annum for the foreseeable future should definitely be achievable.

EWG: German Stocks Offer Reasonable Returns Of Over 9%

EWG: German Stocks Offer Implied Returns Of 10%

House price growth in the eurozone is at its highest since 2006 as housing markets were supported by a limited impact of the pandemic on household finances, rising savings, historically low-interest rates, favorable financing conditions, and changing preferences. The improved macroprudential framework in Europe, increased supply of housing, and bottoming out of interest rates are expected to ease the upward pressures on price growth.

Are European Housing Markets Getting Too Hot?

German industrial production's 2.8% month on month increase in October, from -0.5% MoM in September, was only the third monthly increase this year. Industrial production has suffered enormously from global supply chain frictions this year, which have not yet been resolved.

German Industrial Production Sends Signs Of Life

Germany's most prominent leading indicator, the Ifo index, dropped for the fifth month in a row in November, coming in at 96.5. The index now stands at its lowest level since February this year. Both the current assessment and the expectations component weakened.

German Ifo Weakened Further In November

EWG is the most notable ETF tracking German equities. The German economy has been hampered by supply-chain related issues, high inflation, and a recent surge in COVID cases.

iShares MSCI Germany ETF: Risks Abound, But Value On Offer

EWG: German Stocks Are Cheap But Lack A Clear Catalyst

German equities are outperforming U.S. stocks. I think this will continue, as German equity valuations are still attractive.

EWG: German Equities Will Likely Continue To Beat SPY And VOO

Leading indicators but also hard data signal a developing manufacturing sector boom while the government prepares the strictest lockdown to date in order to prevent the healthcare system from being overwhelmed by the third COVID-19 wave. The dichotomy between manufacturing and services is wider than ever - and it is not assured that the gap will eventually close from the side of services alone.

Third-Wave Risks To Germany's Economic Recovery

Investment company EWG Elevate Inc. (Current Portfolio) buys ARK Next Generation Internet ETF, iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Value ETF, SPDR Retail ETF, iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF, ISHARES TRUST, sells VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF, Costco Wholesale Corp, iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF, iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF, Direxion NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index Shares during the 3-months ended 2021Q1, according to the most recent filings of the investment company, EWG Elevate Inc.. As of 2021Q1, EWG Elevate Inc. owns 70 stocks with a total value of $217 million.

EWG Elevate Inc. Buys ARK Next Generation Internet ETF, iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Value ETF,.

Once again, the German Constitutional Court is at the root cause of potential market tension. Last Friday, the European flagship project demonstrating solidarity took a severe hit.

Karlsruhe We Have A Problem: A New Challenge To The EU Recovery Fund

Flash Eurozone PMI at 52.5 in March signals return to growth. Manufacturing expands at record pace, helping offset service sector weakness.

Eurozone Economy Returns To Growth For First Time In 6 Months

Negative-yielding bonds in Germany enable us to support a tight total market risk premium in Germany for equities. The total market risk premium, assuming the equity risk premium is similar to the U.S., is therefore lower than the U.S.'s total (after we adjust for negative-yielding bunds).

EWG: German Equities Are Cheap And Could Spike In 2021

Flash Eurozone PMI edges up from 47.8 in January to 48.1 in February. Manufacturing expansion gains momentum, helping offset further service sector weakness.

Eurozone Flash PMI Hit By Weaker Services, Masks Manufacturing Strength

The eurozone economy will continue to be dominated by the coronavirus, much as in 2020. Optimism prevails for the latter part of the year though as vaccinations are expected to boost economic recovery.

COVID-19 And The Eurozone Economies In 2021: Darkest Before Dawn

EWG is significantly undervalued if compared to IVV. Despite the lockdowns that are still in place, thanks to vaccines, the prospects of the German economy look robust, with one caveat: the IMF has recently downgraded its 2021 outlook.

EWG: Exceedingly Cheap

2020’s bipolar market action continues as new highs follow a record crash in the first half. This article will review international market valuations versus valuations found on North American exchanges.

Searching For A Bargain - Volume IV: Where Contrarians Look After A Monster Rally

ifo Institute's latest economic barometer for Germany is showing continued signs of recovery in the German economy, with remaining pressures in terms of current assessment of business conditions and more positive outlook forward (expectations).

Germany's Economic Recovery: ifo Survey

U.S. stock market performance remains robust.

Stocks: It's Time To Go Abroad

The internals for the stock market are deteriorating. The options betting has been overwhelming bearish.

A Stock Market Storm Is Forming Just Over The Horizon

Camelot Portfolios LLC bought a new stake in shares of iShares MSCI Germany ETF (NYSEARCA:EWG) in the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm bought 12,721 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock, valued at approximately $273,000. Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Sunbelt […]

Camelot Portfolios LLC Buys New Position in iShares MSCI Germany ETF (NYSEARCA:EWG)

BBVA USA Bancshares Inc. lifted its position in iShares MSCI Germany ETF (NYSEARCA:EWG) by 16.4% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 27,561 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after purchasing an additional 3,874 shares during the […]

iShares MSCI Germany ETF (NYSEARCA:EWG) Shares Purchased by BBVA USA Bancshares Inc.

Cedar Capital LLC bought a new position in iShares MSCI Germany ETF (NYSEARCA:EWG) in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 11,731 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock, valued at approximately $252,000. Other hedge funds have also modified their holdings […]

Cedar Capital LLC Takes $252,000 Position in iShares MSCI Germany ETF (NYSEARCA:EWG)

The COVID market crash in the first quarter broke significant long term uptrend channels that were in place. The only countries that have managed to somewhat hold onto long-term uptrends are China, Hong Kong, Norway, and Switzerland.

Guaging The Global Bounce

Follow-through in oil devastation near the open, along with a decline in international equities, has US shares down on Tuesday morning. The June oil contract, a

Market Volatility Bulletin: Long Vol Has Some Support Here, But VIX9D Takes A Tempered Stance On Run-Up

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. cut its holdings in iShares MSCI Germany ETF (NYSEARCA:EWG) by 93.5% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 37,702 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after selling 541,734 shares during the period. Goldman […]

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Lowers Holdings in iShares MSCI Germany ETF (NYSEARCA:EWG)

Asian markets were mixed, European stocks swung higher, but US equities are giving back some of last week's monster gains. The consumer is a large part of the U

Market Volatility Bulletin: SKEW Index Suggests Risks Are Still Quite Balanced

Stocks are soaring because the numbers of COVID-19 confirmed cases and/or new hospitalized persons are heading down. This is good news, but is this a reason for

'(Real) Breaking News': It's Not COVID-19 Data We Focus On And Remain Mostly Concerned About

Credit Suisse AG cut its holdings in shares of iShares MSCI Germany ETF (NYSEARCA:EWG) by 41.9% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 16,274 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after selling 11,720 shares during the period. Credit Suisse AG’s holdings […]

Credit Suisse AG Sells 11,720 Shares of iShares MSCI Germany ETF (NYSEARCA:EWG)

Stocks are pointing to a higher opening on April 6, with the S&P 500 ETF rising by roughly 3.75%.

Stocks Are Ready To Rally On April 6 But Don’t Trust It

Raymond James & Associates increased its position in shares of iShares MSCI Germany ETF (NYSEARCA:EWG) by 15.5% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 19,060 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after acquiring an additional 2,554 shares during the period. Raymond James […]

Raymond James & Associates Purchases 2,554 Shares of iShares MSCI Germany ETF (NYSEARCA:EWG)

DZ BANK AG Deutsche Zentral Genossenschafts Bank Frankfurt am Main bought a new stake in iShares MSCI Germany ETF (NYSEARCA:EWG) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm bought 1,381 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock, valued at approximately $41,000. […]

DZ BANK AG Deutsche Zentral Genossenschafts Bank Frankfurt am Main Buys New Shares in iShares MSCI Germany ETF (NYSEARCA:EWG)

Industrial orders data suggest that the international dimension of the Covid-19 impact on German industry was relatively mild in February.

Germany: Another Calm Before The Storm

First Republic Investment Management Inc. lowered its position in shares of iShares MSCI Germany ETF (NYSEARCA:EWG) by 27.9% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 16,621 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after selling 6,432 shares during the period. First Republic Investment […]

First Republic Investment Management Inc. Reduces Holdings in iShares MSCI Germany ETF (NYSEARCA:EWG)

Solid March data from the labour market is the last calm before the storm. All hope is on a crisis-fighting tool from the financial crisis.

Germany: Last Calm Before The Storm

Advisor Group Inc. increased its holdings in iShares MSCI Germany ETF (NYSEARCA:EWG) by 72.5% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 8,728 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after purchasing an additional 3,667 shares during the period. Advisor Group Inc.’s holdings in iShares […]

Advisor Group Inc. Increases Stake in iShares MSCI Germany ETF (NYSEARCA:EWG)

Bank of America Corp DE lifted its holdings in shares of iShares MSCI Germany ETF (NYSEARCA:EWG) by 51.0% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 1,272,610 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after purchasing an additional 429,779 shares […]